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R U in RecycleMotion?!Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:08:50 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1RecycleMotion in Just 1 Step!! Here’s How:http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recyclemotion-in-just-1-step-heres-how/
http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recyclemotion-in-just-1-step-heres-how/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 18:43:25 +0000http://www.recyclemotion.org/?p=3779Continue reading →]]>RecycleMotion is now just 1 step! Area residents no longer need to sort recyclables into separate bins. As of January 1, 2015, recycling became easier and more efficient for communities served by Mid Michigan Waste Authority.

MMWA’s curbside residential recycling program was upgraded to include more materials and eliminate sorting requirements. Residents are now able to recycle all of their plastic, metal, glass, paper, chipboard and cardboard in one container, with no sorting needed. The expanded RecycleMotion program also expanded to accept all plastics, #1 through #7, with the exception of expanded plastic #6 foam products. Those items, packing peanuts and packaging foam, still need to be disposed of in the trash.

While residents may still use official recycling bins from their community, MMWA encourages residents to swap their bin(s) for 35 gallon or smaller containers, which have almost double the capacity of a recycling bin, to hold more material, and also save space in their homes and garages.

To use a 35 gallon container as a recycling can, residents should affix a “Recyclables Only” sticker or paint/permanent marker a large letter “R” on the front of the can. “Recyclables Only” stickers are available at municipal offices or through MMWA. Remember to keep all recycling containers within the 50 lb limit rule: use as many as needed to handle your recyclables.

Check out the info below or hit the RecycleMotion button for more information on the new recycling program upgrades and how easy it is to participate.

Curbside 1-Step RecycleMotion Program Changes

Sorting Eliminated

No need to separate paper goods from containers

All allowed recyclables can be mixed together in the same container(s)

Official Recycling Bin(s) Not Required – Make Your Own

Residents are not required to set out at least one official recycling bin

Recycling bins may still be used if residents choose

Keep it 1-step and use 35 gallon or smaller container/can(s) for all recyclables

Non-recycling bin recycling containers need to be marked or stickered in some way:

Recyclables Only sticker (from MMWA or member community); or

Large letter “R” painted/marked on can

Recycling containers must be less than 50 lbs each

Residents may use as many recycling containers/bins as needed each service day

There are a number of advantages to the new recycling program. Eliminating sorting between several bins and allowing all plastics to be recycled makes recycling one easy step. Making recycling simple has been shown to boost recycling participation and result in more recyclables getting to the curb, decreasing the amount of material bound for the landfill.

]]>http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recyclemotion-in-just-1-step-heres-how/feed/0March Roars in Like a Lion, Causing Waste Collection Delayshttp://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/march-roars-in-like-a-lion-causing-waste-collection-delays/
http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/march-roars-in-like-a-lion-causing-waste-collection-delays/#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 16:29:51 +0000http://www.recyclemotion.org/?p=3774Continue reading →]]>The winter weather mid-Michigan is experiencing is causing travel to be slow-going and increasingly hazardous, with many roads beginning to get very slippery. Freezing rain is also forecast to begin soon, which will increase service provision difficulties.

Consequently, solid waste collection services for Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities normally serviced today is experiencing delays and may be even more impacted should freezing rain materialize. Waste Management (WM) trucks are on the roads working to provide waste collection services to MMWA member communities with scheduled curbside waste collection.

However, some roads and areas may not be serviceable due to worsening conditions. Roads/areas found to be impassable when the truck goes by will not have collection service reattempts until the regular collection day next week. Residents who set out materials that are not picked up are asked to remove materials from the curb until their service day next week to allow snow plow crews better access and prevent materials from freezing to the ground. Residents may also decide not set waste materials at curb to avoid such issues.

Wednesdays snowfall will slow collection services down as trucks battle additional snow to safely collect materials. More snow is again forecast for Thursday night, so the treacherous conditions will sweep the week, making service provision difficult and perhaps impossible in some areas.

Workers are committed to providing the best service possible while also staying safe in far from ideal conditions. Any areas found not serviceable will have service attempted again the following week on the assigned service day. Residents support and understanding of the limitations that arise in harsh winter weather are appreciated.

MMWA trash and recycling collection services, operated by Waste Management, will be operating in City of Saginaw and Saginaw Twp, wherever possible and safe. However, trucks will NOT be running in:

· Brant Twp

· Jonesfield Twp

· Kochville Twp

· Lakefield Twp

· Marion Twp

· Village of Merrill

· Swan Creek Twp

In order to keep services proceeding for the entire Waste Authority, communities cancelled today and areas/roads not passable, will not have collection service until their regular collection day next week. Roads that are now passable may not have been passable when the decision was made to keep all collection workers safe by cancelling services.

Do not place materials at the curb today. In order to keep services proceeding for the entire Waste Authority, communities cancelled today and areas/roads not passable, will not have collection service until their regular collection day next week. Roads that are now passable may not have been passable when the decision was made to keep all collection workers safe by cancelling services.

It is likely that collection services will be impacted in some way in communities MMWA services on subsequent days this week as well. At a minimum, there will be delays and possibly areas where roads are impassable. MMWA will issue information regarding issues on those services as soon as this is determined. Thanks for your support during this severe storm.

]]>http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/solid-waste-collection-service-cancelled-in-7-rural-monday-communities-due-to-extreme-weather/feed/0Severe Cold, Snow and Ice Impact MMWA Waste Collection Servicehttp://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/severe-cold-snow-and-ice-impact-mmwa-waste-collection-service/
http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/severe-cold-snow-and-ice-impact-mmwa-waste-collection-service/#commentsMon, 02 Feb 2015 03:47:06 +0000http://www.recyclemotion.org/?p=3746Continue reading →]]>SAGINAW, MI —– The winter weather occurring in mid-Michigan is projected to continue through the week, with additional small snow accumulations, blowing wind and sub-zero wind chill factors. This combination will continue to cause area roads to be slow-going and hazardous, with some roads impassable. Consequently, solid waste collection services for Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities will be impacted across the week.

Given the bitter cold, blowing snow conditions at times and the ice on some roadways, waste collection over this week for some roads and areas may not be serviceable. Roads/areas found to be impassable when the truck goes by will not have collection service reattempts until the regular collection day next week.

More information on service limitations will be provided as applicable and available. Updates will be posted on MMWA’s website and Facebook page as applicable. Residents who set out materials that are not picked up are asked to remove materials from the curb until their service day next week to allow snow plow crews better access. Residents may also decide not set waste materials at curb to avoid such being covered with road services plowed snow.

Thanks for your support as MMWA and WM work to deal with the impacts of the first serious winter weather pattern of the season.

Service provision will be slowed and trucks may find some roadways impassable. Residents patience is appreciated as MMWA and WM work to provide the best service possible under severe conditions.

]]>http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/winter-weather-ongoing-through-week/feed/0Recycle Motion Quick Tipshttp://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recycle-motion-quick-tips/
http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recycle-motion-quick-tips/#commentsMon, 29 Dec 2014 20:56:05 +0000http://205.186.144.238/?p=441Continue reading →]]>Get a Can or Bin and Get Into RecycleMotion!

TOP/Easy Option: Residents can make their own recycling container(s) by converting any 35 gallon or smaller plastic or metal container into a recycling bin by labeling it with a “Recyclables Only” sticker or painting/marking a large “R” on the container. Stickers are available from your local government office or MMWA.

Want to be a Recycle-Motion champion?

Cut cardboard boxes into 2’x3′ sections so they will fit into the recycling truck.

Throw away greasy pizza boxes.

Keep plastic bags and foam products out of the recycling bin. Plastic bags get wrapped in the conveyor system at the recycling facility and cause equipment shutdowns. Reuse clean plastic bags or recycle them at a local participating store. Items like carryout containers, meat trays, and foam tableware are not recyclable. Put these items in the trash.

When shopping, take along your own bags to reduce the number of plastic bags you bring home.

]]>http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recycle-motion-quick-tips/feed/0RecycleMotion Getting Easier: MMWA Moving To No-Sort Recyclinghttp://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recycle-motion-getting-easier-mmwa-moving-to-no-sort-recycling/
http://www.recyclemotion.org/recycle-motion-blog/recycle-motion-getting-easier-mmwa-moving-to-no-sort-recycling/#commentsFri, 12 Dec 2014 19:58:51 +0000http://www.recyclemotion.org/?p=3680Continue reading →]]>RecycleMotion is going to just 1 step! Area residents can soon stop sorting recyclables into separate bins. As of January 1, 2015, recycling will get easier and more efficient for communities served by Mid Michigan Waste Authority.

MMWA’s curbside residential recycling program has been upgraded to include more materials and eliminate sorting requirements. Residents will now be able to recycle all of their plastic, metal, glass, paper, chipboard and cardboard in one container, no sorting needed. The expanded RecycleMotion program will also accept all plastics #1 through #7, with the exception of expanded plastic #6 foam products. Those items, packing peanuts and packaging foam, still need to be disposed of in the trash.

Curbside Recycling Program 1-Step Changes

Sorting Eliminated

No more separating paper goods from containers

All allowed recyclables can be mixed together in the same container(s)

Official Recycling Bin(s) Not Required – Make Your Own

Residents no longer need to set out at least one official recycling bin

Recycling bins may still be used if residents choose

Keep it 1-step and use 35 gallon or smaller container/can(s) for all recyclables

Non-recycling bin recycling containers need to be marked or stickered in some way:

Recyclables Only sticker (from MMWA or member community); or

Large letter “R” painted/marked on can

Recycling containers must be less than 50 lbs each

Residents may use as many recycling containers/bins as needed each service day

There are a number of advantages to the new recycling program. Eliminating sorting between several bins and allowing all plastics to be recycled makes recycling one easy step. Making recycling simple has been shown to boost recycling participation and result in more recyclables getting to the curb, decreasing the amount of material bound for the landfill.

While residents may still use official recycling bins from their community, MMWA encourages residents to swap their bin(s) for 35 gallon or smaller containers, which have almost double the capacity of a recycling bin, to hold more material, and also save space in their homes and garages.

To use a 35 gallon container as a recycling can, residents should affix a “Recyclables Only” sticker or paint/permanent marker a large letter “R” on the front of the can. “Recyclables Only” stickers are available at municipal offices or through MMWA. Remember to keep all recycling containers within the 50 lb limit rule: use as many as needed to handle your recyclables.